#2870: Music for Solo Piano

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

"Solo" can mean several things, including playing inside on the piano strings, preparing the instrument, and even just playing on the keys. We’ll hear all of the above, in music by Jon Balke, John Cage, Stephen Scott, Hauschka, and Hans Otte.

PROGRAM # 2870, Music for Solo Piano (First aired on Mon., 11/17/08)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
John Cage/ John Tilbury	Sonatas and Interludes	Sonata No. 1, excerpt [1:30]	Explore Records 0004 www.explorerecords.com
John Balke	Book of Velocities	Chapters 1 & 3, excerpts [10:00]	ECM 2010 www.ecmrecords.com
John Cage / John Tilbury	Sonatas and Interludes	Sonata No. 5 [3:30] Sonata No. 2 [1:30]	See above.
Stephen Scott	Vikings of the Sunrise: Fantasy on the Polynesian Star Path Navigators	Vikings of the Sunrise, excerpt [9:00]	New Albion 84 www.newalbion.com
Hauschka	Ferndorf	Barfuss durch Gras [4:00] Heimat [3:30]	Fatcat 1308 www.fatcat-usa.com
Hans Otte	Book of Sounds/ Book of Hours	Book of Sounds, Part 11 [9:00] Part 1, excerpt [1:30]	Celestial Harmonies 12069 www.harmonies.com

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

How an alleged NYC real estate scammer stayed in business despite years of complaints

Renters accuse a self-described real estate adviser of stealing their money. Getting it back has proved difficult.

Gothamist |

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods and What Are They Doing to Us?

Kevin Hall discusses his groundbreaking research tracking how bodies respond to ultra-processed foods.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

Mayor Mamdani on the Knicks' Victory

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drops in to talk about the Knicks' win and the city's celebrations.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

How to be a Good New York City Tour Guide

All Of It with Alison Stewart |